Bullical for Bullous Pemphigoid Treatment

Bullous pemphigoid is a medical term used to define a skin disorder which is characterized by large blisters.

Quick Facts

• Characterized by large blisters on the skin
• A chronic, autoimmune, subepidermal, blistering skin disease
• In animals usually occurs in horses and dogs
• Has also been found to occur in domestic cats
• Characterized by tense blistering eruptions on the surface of the skin
• Occasionally mucous membrane tissues are involved
• Majority of cases of bullous pemphigoid occur in people 50 years of age
• Aging immune system gets activated
• Diagnosed through biopsy of the involved tissues
• Can be chronic and mild depending on the severity of the disease

Bullous Pemphigoid Causes

• Illnesses
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus)
• Cancer
• Immune system disorder
• Use of some medications
• Activation of aging immune system

Bullous Pemphigoid Symptoms

• Intense itching
• Burning sensation of the skin
• When the mucous membranes of the mouth are affected, it can cause pain
• Burning of mouth
• Sensitivity to acidic foods
• Difficulty eating
• Coughing
• Nosebleeds when inner nose is involved
• Mouth sores
• Bleeding gums
• Rashes on the skin
• Ulcers
• Open sores